Helen E Purnell

• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
• Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
• Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
• Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
• Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
• Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Year 8 and 9 science and mathematics classroom teacher contract

6 month contract:

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Year 7 classroom teacher mathematics and science

year 11 classroom teacher general mathematics

Various contract positions teaching:

years 8, 9 and 10 science and mathematics

year 11 Biology